Severe winter weather is headed for the Jackson-area starting the morning of Thursday, Feb. 7 according to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids.

Significant snowfall is expected to develop across Lower Michigan by late morning Thursday. As many as 6 inches is expected to fall locally and even higher amounts could accumulate by late Thursday evening.

The snow is likely to result in “very hazardous” traveling conditions throughout the day Thursday and Friday morning, the hazardous weather outlook from the National Weather Service states.

The snow is expected to let up by late morning Friday.

Some light freezing rain will also be possible early Thursday, south of Interstate 94. A glaze of ice is possible especially on bridges, overpasses and highway on/off ramps.

Drivers are encouraged to use extra caution when traveling the rest of the week.